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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, pgs. 140-167.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The children find Jack and Stephen to inform them of what in Chapter 2?
(a) Their friend is lost.
(b) A letter arrived.
(c) A new neighbor moved in.
(d) A horse died.

2. Who is going to Ireland and is leaving the horse and carriage with the Aubreys in Chapter 2?
(a) Mr. Cholmondeley.
(b) Mrs. Clarissa Oakes.
(c) Stephen Maturin.
(d) Sir Joseph Blaine.

3. Stephen is relieved at what due to the great number of men in sick bay in Chapter 5?
(a) The sight of an albatross.
(b) Seeing land.
(c) Better weather.
(d) Getting off the ship.

4. Maturin had served as the surgeon on what ship with Aubrey in his crusade against slavery?
(a) Doris.
(b) Monmouth.
(c) Queen Charlotte.
(d) Bellona.

5. Jack serves in what capacity over the manor of his estate?
(a) Magistrate.
(b) President.
(c) Supervisor.
(d) Ambassador.

Short Answer Questions

1. Stephen Maturin is a member of what society?

2. What refers to a fast naval vessel of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, generally having a lofty ship rig and heavily armed on one or two decks?

3. What is the schoolmaster on the ship teaching to the younger crew members to help them determine their position on the sea?

4. Who do Jack and Stephen meet who tells Jack that he has to take the carriage to Wooton in Chapter 3?

5. What area located in England is where the Aubreys live?

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